MARCH 3, 2026 - On a Unit Training Assembly weekend, the flightline and the briefing rooms aren’t the only places where readiness is built. Sometimes it starts with a small question: How do I write a resume that translates my military skills? And then it can turn into something bigger: a reservist landing a better civilian job, a spouse finding community, or a family feeling … [Read more...]
Nurse Practitioner Bridges Medicine, Mission
MARCH 2, 2026 - The small, brain-shaped coin felt heavier than its size, a quiet symbol of gratitude that brought tears as she recalled its meaning. It was a gift from an Air Force airman she once treated for lymphoma, presented to her after he not only completed treatment, but beat the cancer. He honored his doctor by coining her — a tribute usually performed by senior … [Read more...]
Air Force Modernizes Physical Fitness Program
MARCH 1, 2026 - The Air Force announced an update to its Physical Fitness Readiness Program (PFRP) in a Directive Type Memorandum introducing new standards and scoring models designed to better align with the demands of modern warfare and promote the long-term health of every Airman. The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more … [Read more...]
HoloLens Enables Remote Cargo Inspection
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 - A joint inspection is an important part of preparing cargo for transport on military aircraft. Nearly every day, there are aerial porters in the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, spread across multiple areas of responsibility, who inspect pallets of equipment and supplies to confirm proper packaging, weight, balance and preparation, ensuring the cargo can … [Read more...]
Air and Space Force Discuss Defense of Homeland
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 - The War Department's 2026 National Defense Strategy, released Jan. 23, prioritizes defending the homeland as its first line of effort. Yesterday, during a panel on homeland defense at the Air and Space Forces Association's annual warfare symposium in Aurora, Colorado, three senior Air and Space Force generals discussed how their respective combatant … [Read more...]